Meet Dr. DeShawn

Foremost Reproductive Justice Author and Advocate in Phoenix

Hello and welcome to Health Justice MD! I am a Black woman physician passionate about fighting for reproductive justice. My community-based work informs my expertise, and I am dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the reproductive health services they need to make informed decisions about their bodies ...

From Personal Struggle to Community Empowerment

When the Supreme Court took up the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case (the 15-week abortion ban) I thought to myself, “SCOTUS is going to seriously consider overturning Roe v Wade with this case.” After listening to the oral arguments for the case in January 2022, I was convinced of the outcome we ...

Empowering Individuals and Organizations to Build a Better World

Do you envision a world where people are free to decide how to care for their own bodies, if, when, and how to have children and raise families? Let's work together. Recognized locally and nationally for my advocacy and leadership, my mission is to help you build and execute your organization’s blueprint for ...

Impact

Cathren Cohen attended the Georgetown University Gender Justice Conference

"Dr. DeShawn Taylor urges us to stop saying, 'I'm pro-choice but', and more towards a place where you are unapologetically pro-abortion. Whether yoU Would have an abortion yourself is irrelevant. #Prodbortion"

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April 2, 2023
Adriane Ackerman attended the Policy Panel at the Arizona Health Equity Conference

"Dr. Taylor - thank you SO incredibly much for being such a fierce advocate for reproductive justice AND for using gender-inclusive language in your presentation. It means so much to me as a member of the LGBTQIA community. and it's so important for folx to hear such an impactful presentation delivered with that lens!"

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April 2, 2023
Kelli McCannell, Executive Directo Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights

"Dr. Taylor joined GRR! as the speaker for "Unapologetically Pro-Abortion." a virtual event, with elders and others from all over the country. Her talk was engaging and the following conversation really demonstrated her impact on the audience. Dr. Taylor's ability to speak to many angles of abortion justice broadened their understanding around the need for bold actions and language. Her expertise is extensive and we're eager to work with her again on future events and programs!"

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April 2, 2023